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Navigating the varied world of olive oils

If you’ve been in the olive oil section of the grocery store lately, you’ve likely been confronted with a lot of choices. Possibly even a wall of olive oils, with different symbols on the bo...

DATE: Apr 20, 2021 | CATEGORY: Food

Tips for cooking (and saving) a smaller Thanksgiving feast

If you’re planning a smaller Thanksgiving gathering this year because of social distancing, you don’t have to give up the turkey, stuffing, pie and other traditional fare. Thanksg...

DATE: Nov 24, 2020 | CATEGORY: Food

8 tips for saving money on groceries

I do not know of a single person who doesn’t like to save money. And the supermarket is one of the most important places to be shopping-savvy. The good news is there are so many e...

DATE: Jul 22, 2019 | CATEGORY: Food

Easy-breezy: Planning ahead can make your picnic just that

As the weather warms up, many of us start thinking about enjoying our meals outdoors. But a seamless, successful picnic takes some planning. Having a checklist and some ideas for what foods ...

DATE: May 14, 2019 | CATEGORY: Food

Fall is a great season to create a ‘cabinet of curiosities’

Conversation pieces can bring autumn into your home

DATE: Oct 28, 2017 | CATEGORY: Business

This Slow-Cooked, Herbed Leg of Lamb with earn you accolades

This is a good, old-fashioned showstopper of an entree, the kind of dish where you should not pretend to be bashful – “What, this old thing? I just threw it together from stuff in the fridge...

DATE: Mar 15, 2017 | CATEGORY: Food

Easy Mexican tortilla soup

I find it a source of great comfort that pretty much every culture, every cuisine has its own interpretation of chicken soup. The Mexican version in particular speaks to me, scent...

DATE: Sep 21, 2016 | CATEGORY: Food

Lemon bar fans, you know who you are

There are certain baked goods that elicit a fierce loyalty among fans. They bring out strong feelings about how they should be prepared (often the same way they were prepared in said fans’ c...

DATE: Sep 17, 2016 | CATEGORY: Food

Simple, tender, flavorful brisket

Traditional Jewish holiday dish is easy to prepare

DATE: Sep 14, 2016 | CATEGORY: Food

Thai curry is quick, easy meal

Small amount of fish sauce adds big flavor

DATE: Sep 4, 2016 | CATEGORY: Food

Take green beans up a notch

Green beans can be – well, I’ll say it, boring. They are one of the most accessible and affordable vegetables on the market, and one of the easiest to prepare, but too often they...

DATE: Aug 16, 2016 | CATEGORY: Food

Citrus filling, salty crust make Atlantic Beach Pie a winner

This Atlantic Beach Pie recipe comes from Bill Smith, long-time chef of Crook’s Corner restaurant in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. When I first tasted it, I went into a pie-induced trance. I ...

DATE: Jun 14, 2016 | CATEGORY: Food